OTC TPA

Generic name
Treatment

Dry eye

Category

Eye lubricants (ointment or gel)

Sub category
Preservative agents
  • Disodium phosphate
Composition
  • Sodium hyaluronate 0.40%
  • Vaseline oil
  • Vaseline
  • Lanolin alcohol
Format

5 g tube

Dosage

qHS or As needed, based on clinical condition

Covered by RAMQ?
No
Remarks
  • Should be used within 8 weeks of opening. Store between 9 °C and 25 °C.
  • Not compatible with contact lens wear. Isotonic
Age according to official indications

2 years

Age according to clinical data

References

Compendium des produits et Spécialités pharmaceutiques 2021 (CPS)
www.e-therapeutics.ca

Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook 2020, LexiComp
www.uptodate.com

DrugDex 2021, IBM MicroMedex Web applications
www.micromedexsolutions.com

Rx Vigilance Santé 2021
vigilance.ca/dosages-pediatriques-medicaments-rxvigilance


Amélie Ganivet, optométriste
Cynthia Théberge, pharmacienne